Palpation Flashcards
Mastoid Process of Temporal Bone
Behind the ear
Superior Nuchal Line
Back of the head
External Occipital Protuberance
Most prominent poking out thingy at the back of the head
Condyles of mandible
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Ribs and Sternum
- Manubrium
- Jugular (Sternal Notch)
- Sternum Body
- Xiphoid Process
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C6
Disappears during extension
C7
Does not disappear during flexion and extension
T1
Does not disappear during extension
T3
Root of spine of scapula
T7
Inferior Angle of scapula
T12
Halfway mark between T7 and L4
L4
Highest Point of Iliac Crest
S2
Posterior Superior Iliac Crest (PSIS)
Sacroiliac Joint
‘Dimples Medial to PSIS, Below PSIS
Clavicle
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Vertebral Border of Scapula
Medial Border of scapula
Axillary Border
Lateral Border of scapula
Iliac Crest
Get patient to put hands on the hips
Ischial Tuberosity
Patient in prone.
Palpate deep into gluteal folds
Greater Trochanter
Patient in side lying, with hip and knee extended.
Laterally and medially rotate the thigh to find the point.
Common Peroneal Nerve
Slightly distal to fibula head
Medial Meniscus
Along Tibiofemoral Joint Line
Medial Collateral Ligament
Flat and indistinct, attached to medial femoral and tibial epicondyles.
Lateral Collateral Ligament
Vertical Cord-like structure running between fibula head and lateral epicondyle of femur.
